New research digs into how the heart, lungs, and brain work together to shape experience.
Financial Stress Tied to Suicide Risk Among Veterans
A sharp drop in credit score, missed loan payments, and repossession may be warning signs for suicide risk, according to new research.
A sharp drop in credit score, missed loan payments, and repossession may be warning signs for suicide risk, according to new research.
44% of US Pre-K-12 Schools Are Near Environmental Hazard Sites
More than 3 million children enrolled in pre-K-12 schools in the US attend a school located within a quarter mile of a known environmental hazard site tracked by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
More than 3 million children enrolled in pre-K-12 schools in the US attend a school located within a quarter mile of a known environmental hazard site tracked by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
3 Ways Wildfire Smoke Affects the Economy
Georgia Tech economist Casey Wichman explains how increased wildfire smoke from climate change affects spending, productivity, and health care costs.
Georgia Tech economist Casey Wichman explains how increased wildfire smoke from climate change affects spending, productivity, and health care costs.
How You Remember Stuff May Change Your Memories
New research suggests that each time we access information, the way we recall it can influence how the brain represents it the next time.
New research suggests that each time we access information, the way we recall it can influence how the brain represents it the next time.
Food Insecurity in Later Life Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
Older adults who experienced food insecurity in both midlife and later life had nearly four times the risk of probable dementia as those who remained food secure, according to new research.
Older adults who experienced food insecurity in both midlife and later life had nearly four times the risk of probable dementia as those who remained food secure, according to new research.
Electronic Skin for Prosthetics Senses Temperature and Pressure
An electronic skin with a sensing system that can detect pressure and temperature could someday be used to help amputees gain feeling in their prosthetics.
An electronic skin with a sensing system that can detect pressure and temperature could someday be used to help amputees gain feeling in their prosthetics.
Liberals and Conservatives Differ on Who Counts as a Victim
Research explores how political ideology can shape perceptions of victimhood, responsibility, and who is seen as deserving sympathy.
Research explores how political ideology can shape perceptions of victimhood, responsibility, and who is seen as deserving sympathy.
The Brain Has a Switch That Shuts Off Chronic Pain
Scientists have identified a switch in mice brains that shuts off chronic pain.
Scientists have identified a switch in mice brains that shuts off chronic pain.
Team Finds Way To ‘Wake Up’ Tired Immune Cells
Researchers have found a way to wake up tired immune cells..
Researchers have found a way to wake up tired immune cells..
Model Teaches AI to Read More Like Humans
Researchers developed an AI model that processes written language in ways designed to more closely resemble human reading.
Researchers developed an AI model that processes written language in ways designed to more closely resemble human reading.
Unsocial Kids May Be Happier Than You Think
Research suggests children who spend less time socializing may still experience happiness and emotional wellbeing in their daily lives.
Research suggests children who spend less time socializing may still experience happiness and emotional wellbeing in their daily lives.
Prolonged Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Raises Heart Health Risks
Repeated and cumulative exposure to wildfire smoke is linked to a higher risk of being hospitalized for cardiovascular disease in older adults in the US, a new study finds.
Repeated and cumulative exposure to wildfire smoke is linked to a higher risk of being hospitalized for cardiovascular disease in older adults in the US, a new study finds.
Dollar Store Groceries Come With Hidden Health Costs
While consumers may save a few bucks on groceries at dollar stores, they end up paying a higher price with their health.
While consumers may save a few bucks on groceries at dollar stores, they end up paying a higher price with their health.
Small Schedule Change Has Big Health Benefits for Night-Shift Docs
A simple scheduling adjustment may improve health, sleep, and wellbeing for physicians working overnight shifts.
A simple scheduling adjustment may improve health, sleep, and wellbeing for physicians working overnight shifts.
Your Ideas About Antibiotics Are Probably Outdated
“Always finish your antibiotics” is no longer considered medical best practice for all conditions.
“Always finish your antibiotics” is no longer considered medical best practice for all conditions.